Can I take asprin/ibuprophen prior to surgery?

[scubadarz 0]

Hi everyone -

I'm scheduled for surgery on 9/11. Should I be avoiding asprin, ibuprophen, etc? I have a cold and have been taking both. I don't remember my doctor saying anything about this, and there isn't any info in the paperwork I have.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[marie715 0]

Hi everyone -

I'm scheduled for surgery on 9/11. Should I be avoiding asprin, ibuprophen, etc? I have a cold and have been taking both. I don't remember my doctor saying anything about this, and there isn't any info in the paperwork I have.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hi, I'm glad you ask. I was told emphatically, Tylenol only. No aspirin, no Aleve no anything that has aspirin. Stick to Tylenol. This has to do with anesthesia. Wishing you super good luck on your surgery and recovery. I just had mine on Sept. 4th and it went very, very, very well.

[southerngirl24 0]

My doc said the same thing. No asprin at all at least two weeks before surgery. The only safe thing she said was Tylenol.

[Stephanie* 0]

Tylenol only - the others can thin your blood and you dont want that during surgery. Good luck to you!! :lovechoc:

[Long2BFree 12]

As the others have stated you shouldn't be taking either of the two medications you've listed for two weeks before the surgery. Personally I would call the doctor's office and let them know. It might delay the surgery but will be better for you in the long run since they are both blood thinners and could complicate things.

[pandagirl 0]

Hi everyone -

I'm scheduled for surgery on 9/11. Should I be avoiding asprin, ibuprophen, etc? I have a cold and have been taking both. I don't remember my doctor saying anything about this, and there isn't any info in the paperwork I have.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

My Doc's info list says I can take Tylenol and nothing else. But it didn't mention aspirin.